Job Description:
Under general direction, the Associate Tax Auditor conducts the more difficult and complex audits and serve as lead over Tax Auditors; makes audit appointments; meets with taxpayers and their representatives; explains the audit findings; prepares appropriate audit reports and written correspondence to taxpayers. Ability to travel may include overnight. Under close supervision for the first three to six months, the Tax Auditor conducts field audits of the least to moderately difficult accounts; attends basic tax law and audit training classes; makes audit appointments; meets with taxpayers and their representatives; explains the audit findings; and prepares appropriate audit reports. After the initial training period, incumbent attends additional classes and efficiently performs audit duties under general supervision. Ability to travel may include overnight. This position is designated as 'Mobile Worker' per Board of Equalization Telework Policy and Guidelines. The position requires the incumbent to be fingerprinted. Meeting the training requirements for this position may require overnight travel for up to five consecutive nights. Incumbent must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The position works in Northern Los Angeles County and the San Joaquin Valley, (Southern 2nd Equalization District). The position will be temporarily assigned to the Bakersfield Branch office; however, consideration will be given to temporarily house the position in Ventura. In the future the position will relocate to Northern Los Angeles County and no moving expenses will be paid for relocation. More than one position may be available. All applicants will be considered; however, SROA/Surplus will be given priority.
In addition to the Standard State Application (STD. 678), no more than a three page double spaced typed response to the following questions must be submitted with your application.
Supplemental Questionnaire:
1. Please describe your experience in performing financial business analysis
2. Please describe your experience explaining sales and use tax laws and procedures
3. Please describe in detail your knowledge of the SCOP program, purpose, goals and objectives
4. List your experience resolving tax collection or tax auditing situations
5. Upon your review of the taxpayer’s current Sales and Use Tax returns, what are the physical signs at the business that the taxpayer may be underreporting?